Ithaki makes a grilled octopus. You can make it at home. Thaw, boil for 75 mins, finish on the grill over hot coals. Don't marinate in oil or it will start a grill fire. Dress is after it comes off with oil, a little S & P, garlic, fresh oregano. I make a mash with lentils, lima beans garlic and oil to serve with it. Good to keep the windows open - it can be a but fetid during the boil.

I gave up on Ithaki 2.0 after they re-opened. I make my own octopus now. I buy it frozen at market basket, boil it for 75 mins and finish it on the grill. Saves me the frustration of having to go to 2.0 and get bad service in a Lite Rock atmosphere. What a shame they had to mess with success. My in-laws are Greek (right - I am not so they secretly hate me - oh well) so I learned how to cook by osmosis some very traditional Greek chow. I am not sure I get your post: The food went downhill, it is over-priced and you like going there.

Not a big fan of Enzo but YMMV. Take a drive down Scenic 1A (just be mindful for the locals who want to go the speed limit plus 5) and go to Gloucester, check out 'Short and Main' for oysters, pizza beer or The Franklin. If you stay in the Port, I do like 10 Center and Glens, but they can be $$$. Avoid The Black Cow unless you just want a burger but then...why? For Fried clams if that is your thing try The Clam Box in Ipswich or Farnhams in Essex.

It used to be "OK" a few years back but all I can say now is "Billy, Tsell" since he has the Boston location the Revere place is more geared to drinks and bikers who think Chow Yoke is all good. Clearly a severe Revere downhill slide. Used to love their sino/american crispy orange beef and moo shi but the beef last time was putrid and the moo shi way moooshy. Hit up Shirley Ave, a lock up and over for some good local Viet and SE Asian food. Billy is a nice guy but his food not so nice.

Wow I used to live in that neighborhood and Nicola was one of the best. I happened upon Joe Pizza in West Medford just last week and thought it was really an outstanding slice. Not quite the neighborhood, but much closer than Brooklyn.

Best rolled food / sandwich I have had since I don't know when....Had the lime chicken wrap...nice....made fresh stir-fried fillings on the gas stove with fresh ingredients, brown rice, black beans, kickin' spices...perfect on a chilly day....will go back for more....